Post by Mountain Man on Mar 25, 2010 9:19:38 GMT -4
2010 Rules and Regulations
General Rules
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Management & Director of Competition reserves the right to reject or allow the entry of any car and/or driver.
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Management & Director reserve the right to refuse entry in to the Pit Area to anyone for any reason.
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No intoxicating beverages, narcotics, or illegal substances are to be consumed and/or used during any event, by anyone entering the racing facility.
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Verbal or physical abuse of any official or other entrant on premises is strictly prohibited. Fighting on premises is strictly prohibited. Fighting on premises at any time will subject offender(s) to possible suspension & definite ejection. Any fighting by a driver or a team member will result in the driver or drivers being disqualified from the event. Any driver that is disqualified from any event will forfeit any monies that they may receive for that night.
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Officials must be immediately notified of any driver change, and that car will start from the REAR.
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Drivers, owners, and/or crew members have no claims against management or any official due to disqualification or damage to driver or equipment resulting in an altercation arising from unsportsman-like conduct on behalf of drivers, owners, and/or crew members.
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The Press Box is off limits to all participants at all times, unless permission is granted by the Race Director.
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All decisions of scoring judges & officials are FINAL.
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No Driver or Crew Member shall interfere with the flagman at anytime.
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Whenever it is deemed dangerous, unsafe, or unjustified to continue any racing event, it may be stopped at any point by the discretion of management.
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Per given race night, race cars must claim 1 class only, however, a driver may drive in more than 1 class by paying for an additional Pit Gate Admission.
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Every year you must file a completed registration form and an IRS form W-9 filled out and returned to management. (Copies on request)
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All pit entrants must sign a voluntary waiver & release from liability & indemnity agreement, (copies on request), & pay for & receive an authorized pit pass.
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Make absolutely sure you keep your authorized pit pass. In the event of a rainout, it is the only means by which you will be allowed admittance on the rescheduled date. Your signature on pitsheets, or "don't you remember me?", is not acceptable to gain re-admittance.
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Anyone caught illegally entering pits & cannot produce an authorized pit pass will be immediately ejected from track. (Management reserves the right to ask for proof of admission at any time.)
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Pay-Out Procedure: Only owner and/or driver may pick up any prize monies. Be prepared to show a valid driver's license or some other form of I.D. if you are asked. This is to make sure that the right parties do receive what is due them.
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Prize monies left unclaimed over 14 days will become the property of Richmond Raceway.
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The management reserves the right due to inclement weather conditions and/or any unforeseen conditions, to make changes in the posted pay-off structure. You will be notified as soon as possible IF this condition arises.
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Rule changes and/or additions will be posted immediately, as soon as they become available and are at the discretion of Management & Director.
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A Rain-out will be declared unless the 1st Feature Race is complete. After that point NO RAIN CHECKS will be issued. Any Feature with 1/2 the laps completed will be paid according to the way they were running when rained out.
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There will be no speeding in the pits by a racecar, ATV, golf-cart, etc. No exceptions will be made. Speeding will be determined by track officials or promoters.
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There will be a pair of DOUBLE TRACK POINTS events on July 17th and September 18th.
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Driver's can drop their worst finish from the points calculation at the end of the year.
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On Track Rules
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No two way radios.
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The only people allowed on the race track are race officials and rescued squad workers. Do not for any reason step onto the racing surface. Working on cars on the track is prohibited.
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Drivers must remain in their cars after a crash and remain buckled at all times.
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Pit Crew, Car Owners, and Personnel in the pit are not allowed on the track following an accident or injury. Drivers are responsible for his/her pit crew.
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No person will be permitted to ride on the outside of a racecar at anytime.
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Race director reserves the right to move the front row back 1 row after TWO (2) false starts.
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Anything dragging or hanging on a car that is determined unsafe will result in that car being black-flagged. This car will be allowed back onto the track after repairs are made in the hot pit area. The car will report to the rear of field upon his reentry to the race.
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Any car entering the racetrack from any location other than the posted gate will be penalized one (1) lap. (THERE IS ONLY ONE GATE WHICH YOU ARE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE TRACK). You may only enter the race track from the turn 3 entrance. Do not enter from any other area. You may only enter the track when the yellow light is on. If there is no light, red light, or green light, do not enter the racing surface. You will only be given 3 courtesy laps. If that isn’t sufficient time, you may re-enter the track on the next caution.
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Any car causing a situation that brings out the yellow or red flag will automatically go to the tail. Note: if you are only slowed by the accident and do not make contact with the vehicles involved, you regain your position. If it is deemed that you intentionally caused a wreck, you will be sent to the pits. If you are involved in a wreck and have made contact, go to the tail!! This does not include stopping to avoid a wreck. This will be determined in the scoring tower.
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After the caution is cleaned up, track officials will give the drivers the (1) to go signal to prepare the driver the green flag will be dropped on the next lap.
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There is an orange cone located on the front-stretch of the speedway. This cone is used for the start of the race and restarts after cautions. The cone is the starting point of the race; no car is permitted to start before that point. On a restart, the cone is the starting point of the race for the leader. No car is allowed to make any pass or initiate a pass until after they pass the flag stand. If a car is deemed making a pass before the flag stand it will result in a penalty. The penalty will be a loss of (2) positions at the next stopping point of the race. The stopping points will be the next caution or the end of the race whichever comes first.
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Any car spinning that brings out the yellow flag more than two times during any one race will be black-flagged. This means spinning due to driver control; not to avoid a wreck.
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We DO NOT have inside or outside position choice in any race for the pole position.
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At the start of race, any cars missing from line-up will be filled by moving the field straight up.
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If a driver gets out of car for any reason onto the track, he will be automatically disqualified.
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In the event of a flat tire, the driver will get three (3) caution flag laps to change tire and will start from rear of field.
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No fighting what-so-ever will be tolerated.
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There is a designated area to pull to for hot pits. Do not return to your trailer for tire changes. Go to the hot pits to change tires. You have 3 laps. If the caution light has been turned off, you may not enter the track until the next caution.
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Flag Rules
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Green Flag: (Green Light) Racing is underway on the entire track. Anyone advancing position(s) prior to the green green flag is subject to being black-flagged. All cars must complete the first two turns for an official start. Only one restart per race.
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Yellow Flag: (Yellow Light) Means caution. There is NO racing back to the start finish line. Cars will line up according to the last scored lap. Any car not maintaining a slow and cautious speed is subject to being black flagged or disqualification.
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White Flag: One lap to go!
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Black Flag: Driver must go to the pits for consultation with a Race Official. If the driver ignores the black flag for two laps the car will be dropped from scoring and no money awarded.
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Red Flag: Stop regardless of position on track, and do not proceed unless and/or until an official authorizes you to move your car.
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Blue/Yellow: Lay-over flag, means lapped cars hold your line and position on the track so leaders can make their way around you. They can see you, you can’t see them. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RACE THE LEADERS AND DO NOT DART TO THE BOTTOM OF THE TRACK.
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Race Format for Regular Show
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Driver’s Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
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Hot Laps - 6:30 p.m.
A. Super Late Models
B. Sportsman
C. Modifieds
D. Road Hog
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Time Trials- approx. 7:30 p.m.
A. Super Late Models - 2 laps
B. Sportsman - 1 lap
C. Modifieds – 2 laps
D. Road Hogs – 1 lap
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Invocation/National Anthem- immediately after time trials are completed
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Racing Order of Events
A. Super Late Model Dash - 8 laps starting position determined by wheel spin. Feature line-up according to dash finish.
B. Super Late Model Heats- 10 laps
C. Sportsman – 10 laps
D. Modified Heats- 10 laps
E. Road Hogs – 8 laps
F. Consi’s (if necessary; other classes, same order as heats)
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Intermission (10 to 15 minutes)
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Feature Race Order of Events
A. Modifieds- 20 laps or 20 minutes
B. Sportsman – 20 laps or 20 minutes
C. Super Late Models – 25 laps or 25 minutes
D. Road Hog – 15 laps or 15 minutes
Note: This race format is subject to additions/deletions/changes at any time
at the discretion of Richmond Raceway officials.
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Super Late Model Rules
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Lucas Oil Late Model Series Body Rules Apply
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Steel Block Aluminum Head Motors - 2200 lbs. and a 10 inch rear wing
Aluminum Block Motors - 2300 lbs.
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Tire Rule Front & Rear – Hard compounds only
Hoosier – LM40, 1600
American Racer – D55, MD56
Hard Compounds (LM40, 1600, D55, MD56 & G50) Must Durometer 55 Prior or After
**ALL TIRES MUST FIT IN A 16 3/4 HOOP**
SUPR or SAS branded Hoosier 1600 is not eligible for competition.
Largest permitted tire is twenty-nine inches (29”) by eleven inches (11”) by fifteen inches (15”).
Maximum circumference permitted is ninety-three inches (93”).
Maximum cross section width permitted is sixteen and three-quarters inches (16 ¾”).
Hoops for inspection must pass over tire freely.
No tire softeners or conditioner
RULE BOOK DISCLAIMER
The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events. These rules shall govern the condition of all events, and by participating in these events, all participants are deemed to have compiled with these rules. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATIONS OF OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES ANDIOR REGULATIONS. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant, spectator, or official.
The race director shall be empowered to permit reasonable and appropriate deviation from any of the specifications herein or impose any further restrictions that in his opinion do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF Safe SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS. Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of the officials. Their decision is final.
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]Open Wheel Modified Rules
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Body Rules - UMP Rules Apply
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Weight - 2400lbs.
No Aluminum engines permitted.
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Tires - Hoosier – D, A, H, Hard and Extra Hard/ American - "Hard" or "Extra Hard"
Siping Is Allowed on A, H, Hard and Extra Hard ONLY
NO Grooving Allowed
American Racer Tires from the 2009 Season will have a grace period for the 2010 season. However, they will NOT be allowed for any AMS Series Events. The only American Racer Compounds allowed during the grace period will be "Hard" and "Extra Hard" ONLY
RULE BOOK DISCLAIMER
The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events. These rules shall govern the condition of all events, and by participating in these events, all participants are deemed to have compiled with these rules. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATIONS OF OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES ANDIOR REGULATIONS. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant, spectator, or official.
The race director shall be empowered to permit reasonable and appropriate deviation from any of the specifications herein or impose any further restrictions that in his opinion do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF Safe SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS. Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of the officials. Their decision is final.
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Sportsman Rules
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GENERAL
A. A domestic stock appearing bodied car.
B. Rear wheel drive only.
C. Stock frames, unibody cars allowed front to back.
D. Wheel base 108-inch minimum.
E. No station wagons, convertibles, Mustangs, or Capris.
F. Rear body must be enclosed. No open back ends. 12" down from deck.
G. Camaros and Firebirds are Okay to run as long as they have a sub-connector frame. (They must be 108-inch minimum wheelbase)
H. Absolutely NO TUBE FRAME CARS and NO SHEET METALBODIES (No Exceptions)
I. Aluminum hoods, interior, deck lids, roof supports and spoiler permitted.
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APPEARANCE
A. Cars must be neat in appearance and paint bright color.
B. Numbering must be 18” high (any letters must be 9” high) with contrasting color. Numbers must be on both sides and on the roof. No mirrored numbers.
C. Cars must have TOW HOOKS front and rear. Hooks must be visible and able to support weight of vehicle.
D. Body must be recognizable as a production vehicle. After market bumper covers may be used.
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EXTERIOR BODY
A. Must have original appearing body panels, OEM sheet metal on fenders, doors, quarters, and roof.
B. 8” Rear deck spoiler allowed. No spoiler on quarter panels.
C. All doors must be welded shut.
D. All glass and chrome removed. No cutting of body parts to change from stock appearance, EXCEPT for wheel clearance.
E. Gutting of trunk and hood allowed.
F. Rear body must be enclosed; NO Open Back-End. 12" down from deck
G. Bumpers must be welded to prevent loss. No sharp edges allowed. If ends are cut off they must be capped. Minimum of 4 vertical bars in windshield with 1” maximum mesh screen covering entire windshield.
H. Fenders and hoods must have stock appearance.
I. Can use stock bumper and header or after market front nose.
J. Aluminum hoods, interior, deck lids, roof supports and spoiler permitted.
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INTERIOR BODY
A. Interior of car must be completely sealed from engine compartment.
B. Must have a rear firewall.
C. No uncovered batteries, fluid reservoirs or tanks in driver’s compartment.
D. No mirrors, two way communications or electronic devices of any kind.
E. All bars near driver must be padded.
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FRAMES
A. Frames must match manufacturer of body.
B. No aftermarket tubing frame except behind the rear end hump. This means that only the flat part around the fuel cell, after the hump that is over the rear end.
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ROLL CAGE
A. 6 point full roll cage that may exceed past front of firewall.
B. Must be welded 360 degrees.
C. 4 kicker bars on driver’s side door, 2 bars on passenger side door. .095 steel. 6 kicker bars allowed.
D. Padding on roll cage within 30 inches of driver’s head.
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SAFETY
A. Racing seat required.
B. 5-part nylon quick-release harness and safety belt required. Must be in excellent working condition at all times. Harnesses must be attached to frame.
C. Approved fire suit and gloves are mandatory. Fireproof; hood, socks, shoes and underwear recommended.
D. Full-face helmet is required with a lexan shield. Must be at least snell 85 approved.
E. Drive shaft loop required. Drive shafts must be painted white, MUST be factory stock. No aluminum drive shafts.
F. Dash mounted engine kill switch.
G. Battery must be securely fastened and contained away from fuel cell.
H. Fuel cell must be secure and firmly mounted in the trunk area. Fuel line must run under floor and/or covered in1 ½ inch tubing.
I. Must be approved fuel cell—32-gallon maximum.
J. Anything other than a Bert, Brinn, or Falcon Transmission must have a blow proof bellhousing or blanket.
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CARBURETOR
A. One 2 or 4 Barrel carburetor. No dominators or predators. 750 Holley permissible.
B. Carburetor must have stock appearance.
C. Gas only. No alcohol.
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ENGINE
A. Engine must be original equipment for the manufacturer of the car.
B. #1 or first spark plug must be in C/L with upper ball joint. (MAXIUMUM SET BACK)
C. Cast iron blocks and heads – no cubic inch limit.
D. Fuel pump must be stock mechanical only.
E. NO ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS.
F. No Magnetos allowed. MSD allowed.
G. Headers permitted.
H. Exhaust pipes must exit out past body behind driver’s seat.
I. Car must have working starter and start under own power.
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TRANSMISSION
A. Must have working forward and reverse gears.
B. Standard or automatic transmissions, mini clutches and direct drives are okay. Standard flywheels must have scatter shield or blanket.
C. Bert and Brinn Transmissions allowed.
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SUSPENSION
A. Front and rear suspension as stock as possible, may be braced for safety.
B. Weight jacks allowed.
C. Racing shocks allowed—1 per wheel. (1 per corner)
D. No coil overs allowed.
E. May have quick release adapter on steering wheel.
F. Upper and lower control arm must be non-adjustable.
G. Passenger car type rear ends only, may mismatch manufacturers.
H. May run floater rear ends.
I. No J Bars or Pull Bars allowed.
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BRAKES
A. Required on at least 3 wheels, must be sufficient to stop car.
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TIRES/WHEELS
A. Steel racing or wagon wheels only.
B. 8” wheel width maximum.
C. 1” lug nuts on all wheels.
D. Beadlock permitted on right side front and rear, and left rear.
E. Street tire 2.55 x 60 x 15 maximum. (60 minimum)
F. Hoosier or American (Open-wheel) race tires are okay (A, H, HARD, OR EXTRA HARD COMPOUNDS ONLY ALL (4) TIRES) Absolutely NO "SOFT COMPOUNDS"
G. Tire and wheel must not extend past stock body panel.
H. Size must be legible on outer side of tire.
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WEIGHT
A. Must weigh 3200 minimum with driver at all times.
RULE BOOK DISCLAIMER:
The rules set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements of such events. These rules shall govern the condition of all events, and by participating in these events all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OR SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATIONS OF OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way guaranteed against injury of death to a participant, spectator or official.
The race director shall be empowered to permit reasonable and appropriate deviations from any of the specifications herein or impose and further the restrictions that in his opinion do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS.Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of the officials. THEIR DECISION IS FINAL.
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Road Hog Rules
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Competing Models
Any American made passenger cars meeting these specifications – No Tolerance!
Frames may be repaired or replaces with the exact duplicate parts only.
El Caminos and Rancheros are okay.
Full frame cars must have a 108” minimum wheel base.
No unibody or leaf spring cars allowed.
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Engine
Engine must be stock. Engine may be 6 or 8 cylinder. Engine may be interchanged within manufacturer’s line only.
Hydraulic or solid lift cams only.
Cast iron intakes only.
Heads must be manufactured stamped. No aftermarket aluminum or vortex heads.
Only one 2 or 4 barrel carburetors allowed. No dual lines or double pumpers. Holley or Edelbrock carburetors allowed.
Adapting spacer allowed for carburetor.
Ignitions must be OEM, no MSD or Mags allowed.
Cast iron exhaust manifolds only. No headers allowed.
No roller rocker arms allowed.
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Engine Claiming
Engine claim is $300 plus exchange of engine. Claim does not include carburetor, motor mounts, sending out units, or switches. Driver making claim must have taken the checkered flag on the lead lap in the feature race. Driver must immediately report to track promoters or track tech official as soon as the race is complete, with cash in hand. The car being claimed and the car claiming must report to the hanger immediately and engines will be claimed once racing program is complete. At this time the engines will be pulled and exchanged. The drivers may not stay in the car. Only the winning car of the feature can be claimed. Any driver refusing a claim forfeits all points and winnings for the night. Any driver refusing a second claim will forfeit all points and winnings for the night and will not be allowed to race for the next two races. Any driver refusing a third claim will forfeit all points and winnings for the night and will be barred for the remainder of the race season. Drivers may only claim 2 engines per season. Only the two drivers and race officials are allowed in the claim area.
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Tires and Wheels
Street tires only. Maximum size is P235x75.70x15. No grooving of tires allowed.
May use 8” maximum racing type or stock wheels. Beadlocks on right side only.
1” lug nuts must be used.
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Suspension
Suspension will remain stock.
Racing shocks and springs allowed in stock location only.
No weight jacks or adjustable suspension allowed.
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Transmission and Rear End
Automatic transmission only. Must have a working torque converter. No direct drives.
Rear end must be stock for make of car. May lock rear end and change gears. No Ford 9” rear ends unless running a Ford manufactured car. No floater rear ends allowed.
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Body and Bumpers
All interior cloth and seats must be removed.
All Glass must be removed from the car.
Windshields opening must have heavy screen and small bars to protect driver from falling debris.
All bracing must be behind sheet metal and bumpers. No outside bars allowed.
All doors must be welded, bolted or chained shut.
Must have hood pins to keep hood shut. Mount these pins as well.
Fenders may be neatly trimmed for tire clearance only. Front inner fender may be removed.
Both doors may be gutted for roll bar clearance only. Gutting can only be done in the front doors and fenders.
Must have a complete firewall between driver and engine compartment and another complete firewall between driver and fuel compartment. Both firewalls must be completely sealed with no holes in them.
All bumpers must be welded to prevent loss.
All four bumper ends must have a flat strap mounted to the body to prevent other cars from hooking them.
No spoilers allowed.
Must have OEM sheet metal. No aluminum or steel fabricated bodies.
RULE BOOK DISCLAIMER
The rules set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements of such events. These rules shall govern the condition of all events, and by participating in these events all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OR SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATIONS OF OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way guaranteed against injury of death to a participant, spectator or official.
The race director shall be empowered to permit reasonable and appropriate deviations from any of the specifications herein or impose and further the restrictions that in his opinion do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements. NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS.Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of the officials. THEIR DECISION IS FINAL.